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UNICEF calls for a child-friendly justice system
Banjul, 16 June 2020
Keeping children in detention centers without proper rehabilitation services could seriously jeopardize their wellbeing and mental growth, UNICEF warns today, as the world marks Day of the African Child. Children…
Statement by UNICEF Representative Sandra Lattouf
Occasion: Day of the African Child
Greetings to children in The Gambia and everywhere on the African continent.
The Day of the African Child is a special occasion to celebrate our children, our work for children, and renew our…
Father Arrested over Incest
By Arfang M.S. Camara
Police in the Kanifing Municipality have arrested a man for reportedly having carnal knowledge of his biological daughter; Kerr Fatou was reliably informed.
The suspect, at the time of putting together this…
Family of Modou Lamin Sisay Calls for Justice In his Death
By Arfang M.S. Camara
The family of the late Modou Lamin Sisay, who died at the hands of the American police is calling for justice.
Modou Lamin Sisay was a 39-year-old Gambian, fondly called ‘Boy Sisay’, resident in a county…
Gambians Protest the Killings of George Floyd, Modou Lamin Sisay
By Arfang M.S. Camara
Gambians and non-Gambians today (Saturday) held a protest march against the killings of an African American George Floyd, and Modou Lamin Sisay, a Gambian, by American police.
Modou Lamin Sisay is a 39-year-old…
Government Launches Business Environment Reform Programme
State House, Banjul, June 12, 2020
The National Business Council, chaired by His Excellency President Adama Barrow, today June 12 2020, launched the Business Environment Reform programme at a meeting held at the State House.
This…
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia welcomes the indictment in the United States…
MICHAEL SANG CORREA
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia welcomes the indictment in the United States of Mr Michael Sang Correa, a member of the Junglers Patrol Team under former President Jammeh, for alleged crimes of…
GAF Launches Blood Donation Drive Across Major Hospitals
By Arfang M.S. Camara
In celebration of this year’s World Blood Donor Day, The Gambia Armed Forces
(GAF), under the leadership of the Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Yankuba Drammeh, has launched a blood donation drive across…
Imam Baba Leigh Reacts to Calls for His Resignation, Branding it an Act of Jealousy
By Arfang M.S. Camara
Imam Baba Leigh, a Commissioner at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken the opportunity during the Commission’s recent press conference to respond to Gambians calling for his resignation after the…
The National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Reaffirms their Role as Rights Defenders
By Arfang M.S. Camara
Today, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) presented their 2019 Activity Report at a conference with the Media.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairperson of the Commission, Emmanuel Daniel Joof, has…